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Sunrise Tour on the Rainbow Mountain – private service

Private service to the Mountain of 7 Colors with all-inclusive for 1 day (11 hours).

  • Start of the tour: From the tourist’s hotel in the city of Cusco at 3.30 am.
  • Tourist transportation: Van or minivan depending on the number of visitors in a private group.
  • Type of service: Private service for tourists, couples, friends or family.
  • Tour guide: Professional guide in Spanish and English.
  • Food: Buffet breakfast and lunch at a local tourist restaurant in Cusipata.
  • End of the tour: In a central square or at the tourist’s hotel in the city of Cusco (3 pm on average).
  • Additional: Trekking poles and first aid kit.

This is the 1-day tour to the Rainbow Mountain in Cusco

The tour to the Rainbow Mountain of Palcoyo in group service begins with the pick-up of the tourist from their hotel in Cusco at 5 am. Then the trip to Cusipata, Phulawasipata and Vinicunca takes place. This last stretch is done on foot in an adventure full of beautiful landscapes.

Itinerary of the Sunrise at Rainbow Mountain tour 1 day – private service

This is the itinerary

The tour to the Mountain of 7 Colors begins with the pick-up of the tourist from the door of their hotel in the city of Cusco at approximately 3:30 in the morning. The departure takes place very early in order to be one of the first visitors to arrive at Vinicunca and, in this way, be able to enjoy the sunrise and get beautiful photographs without the traffic of visitors hours later.
After the private group is picked up by the tour guide, a 2-hour minivan ride is made to the town of Cusipata. There, a stop is made to enjoy a buffet breakfast at the La Montana restaurant, which includes: coffee, breads, jam, butter, yogurt, coca tea (ideal for combating the symptoms of altitude sickness), cereals, fruits, scrambled eggs, juices and more.
After breakfast, the trip continues, this time along ascending dirt roads, until arriving, 1 hour and 30 minutes later, at the Phulawasipata camp. There we get out of the vehicle to get ready for the final walk to Vinicunca. Due to the early morning, it is recommended to do the walk with a jacket, gloves and a hat. Tourists who wish to do so can request to be transported on horseback by one of the local community members (cost of 60 soles not included in the tour).
The hike to Vinicunca is a challenging adventure, not so much because of the 3 kilometers of distance, but because of the elevation of the geography above 5 thousand meters above sea level. An average tourist can complete the route in 1 hour 30 minutes, a little more or less.
At Vinicunca, visitors will appreciate the variety of colors that dye the mountain as a result of the proliferation of minerals on the site (formed thousands of years ago and visible after an episode of thawing). The tour guide will provide all the appropriate information and help you get the best photos of the place, without many visitors at that time (tourists flock there from 10 and 11 in the morning). Of course, tourists will be able to enjoy a beautiful sunrise at one of the highest tourist attractions in Cusco (at 5,200 meters above sea level).
After enjoying the Rainbow Mountain almost alone, the visitor begins the return trip on foot or on horseback, depending on what the visitor wants. The return route is the same. Optionally, tourists can take a short route that leads to the Red Valley of Pitumarca. There they can take photos of themselves in a landscape similar to Mars.
Back at the Phulawasipata camp, the visitor will make the 1 hour and 30 minute return trip to the town of Cusipata. There, we will sit down again at the La Montana restaurant to enjoy a buffet lunch that includes: rice, pasta, hot soups, stews, the famous lomo saltado, trout ceviche, beef, fish, alpaca, eggs, tequeños, avocado, fruits, hot drinks and more.
After enjoying a delicious lunch, we will board the tourist transport again to return, always accompanied by a professional tour guide, to the city of Cusco. The tour concludes in a central square or at the door of the tourist’s hotel at approximately 3:30 p.m.


Where does the tour take place?

The tour takes place on the famous Mountain of 7 Colors, the Vinicunca, located 100 kilometers from the city of Cusco and at an altitude of 5,200 meters above sea level.

The tour takes place on the famous Mountain of 7 Colors, the Vinicunca, located 100 kilometers from the city of Cusco and at an altitude of 5,200 meters above sea level.

The tour is carried out in a private service exclusively for the tourist, their partner, friends or family. It includes pick-up from the tourist’s hotel (around 3:30 in the morning), full transportation (van or minivan depending on the number of visitors on the private tour), entrance fees, a private professional guide, a buffet breakfast, a buffet lunch, as well as the necessary utensils for the adventure such as trekking poles or a first aid kit. The horse ride to Vinicunca is optional on the tour.

What should I bring?

For a comfortable and safe trip to the Rainbow Mountain, it is recommended to bring leggings, trousers, a polo shirt and a windbreaker. Due to the cold mountain wind, it is also recommended to bring a hat, gloves, a jacket, thick socks, neck warmers, etc. In addition, it is recommended to bring cash for the purchase of souvenirs or for the transfer on horseback.

Why choose this tour?

The tour to the Rainbow Mountain is carried out in a high-quality private service, exclusive for the tourist and his private group. The service is organized by the Machupicchu Terra team, an operating company with more than 10 years of experience making safe and well-organized trips. The tour includes additional equipment such as trekking poles or a first aid kit. We have the best tour guides specialized in Vinicunca.

What landscapes will I see on the Sunrise at Rainbow Mountain – private service tour?

What services does the tour include?

I pick up

Pick up of tourists from the door of their hotel and return transfer also to the door of their hotel in the city of Cusco.

Transport

Private tourist transport: van or minivan, depending on the number of visitors in private service.

Guide

Private professional tour guide in Spanish, English or another language (guides have first aid knowledge).

Feeding

Buffet breakfast and lunch at La Montana tourist restaurant in Cusipata (local restaurant).

Tickets

All entrance tickets are already included in the price of the tour (visitors will not have to wait in lines).

Kit

First aid kit and trekking poles included in the tour for visitor safety (tour at 4,900 meters above sea level).

Route map: Sunrise tour on the Rainbow Mountain – private service

The tour follows the route: Cusco – Cusipata – Phulawasipata – Rainbow Mountain. Learn step by step how to do this route with the educational map.

  • 1) From Cusco to Cusipata – After being picked up in the city of Cusco, we travel to the town of Cusipata (breakfast).
  • 2) From Cusipata to Phulawasipata – After breakfast, the journey continues by dirt road towards the Phulawasipata camp (at 4,800 meters above sea level).
  • 3) From Phulawasipata to Vinicunca – From Phulawasipata, the final walk to the Mountain of 7 Colors takes place (route of 3 kilometers on average).
Mapa ruta Montaña 7 Colores

What else you should know about the Sunrise at Rainbow Mountain tour – private service

Sunrise Tour on the 7 Colors Mountain Important information about the service
Tourist attractions Mountain of the 7 Colors, the famous Vinicunca.
Start time and arrival time In the city of Cusco (at 3.30 am) / Arrival in the same city of Cusco (at 3 pm on average).
Recommended tour for some visitors Tour recommended for visitors of all ages (senior citizens in good health).
Rules during the visit Access to the Mountain of 7 Colors itself is not permitted, only to the viewing points to take photographs.
Safety during the visit It is recommended to take the tour during the last days of your visit to Cusco (from the third or fourth day), to achieve better acclimatization.
Change of date or tour holders Changes are allowed up to 5 days before (under penalty of 10% of the tour value).
Tour Cancellations Cancellations are allowed up to 5 days before (under penalty of 25% of the tour value).


Questions and answers about the Sunrise at Rainbow Mountain Tour – Private Service

The classic tour to the Mountain of 7 Colors starts around 5 in the morning. This means that tourists are at Vinicunca at 11 am on average, when there are hundreds of people crowding the mountain's viewing platforms. The Sunrise at Mountain of 7 Colors tour starts at 3.30 in the morning, so the visit to Vinicunca is at around 8 in the morning when there are very few visitors to this tourist attraction.
The Sunrise at the Rainbow Mountain tour is a private service for tourists, their partners, friends or family. Therefore, the number of visitors is chosen by the visitor who hires the service.
The tour to the rainbow mountain, the famous Vinicunca, can be done any day of the year. For most tourists, the most recommended date is between April and November because there is less chance of rain. Even on some days in January, February or March, the mountain can be covered in snow, which prevents you from getting beautiful photos of the place. It is also advisable to choose the date of the tour during the last days of your visit in Cusco (to achieve better acclimatization).
The tour guide is a certified professional with extensive experience in visiting Vinicunca. The tourist chooses the language of the service. The guide accompanies the tourist from beginning to end of the tour as it is a private service.
The summit of the 7-color mountain, Vinicunca, is located at 5,200 meters above sea level, the highest point on the tour.
No, this service is optional. Tourists can request it from a local resident for an approximate cost of 60 soles.
The tour starts and ends in the city of Cusco. The start time is 3.30 in the morning. The end of the service is at approximately 3 in the afternoon.
The tour takes place in a high mountain geography above 4,800 meters above sea level. Because of this, and because of the early morning, it is recommended to do the hike with several layers of clothing, a jacket, gloves and a hat.
The hike is a challenge not so much because of the 3 kilometers of distance, but because of the geography above 5 thousand meters above sea level.
Yes, Vinicunca remains open to visitors every day of the year.